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April 1, 2016 Our theme this month is economic liberty. As an immigrant to this country, I have always viewed the identity of my adopted country as one rooted in human freedom. But I understand, too, that freedom can never be taken for granted. Indeed, each generation must rise to
Massachusetts
March 1, In an address to Congress on Jan. 30, 1962, President John F. Kennedy stated that "we will neglect our cities at our peril, for in neglecting them we neglect the nation." Kennedy not only recognized the importance of urban development to the prosperity of the nation,
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Abortion
We have come a long way since the 2001 controversy over embryonic stem cell research. Back then, we witnessed heated public debates over whether such research should be federally funded: proponents pointed to possible cures for horrific diseases; opponents pointed to the sanctity of all human life and the danger
Faith
Christmas, the most beloved and widely celebrated holiday, is upon us. Yet while many long to experience Christmas joy, there are signs of a veritable Christmas war in schools, at cash registers, and on the phone with strangers. Public institutions and certain principled organizations are adamant about keeping faith out
Faith
Dec. 1, 2015 This December, the NewBostonPost will focus on religious pluralism and will cover stories that celebrate the great religious diversity of this country.
Massachusetts
Gordon College, the small Christian liberal arts college just 30 minutes north of Boston, became the focus of much negative media attention just over a year ago. Its president, D. Michael Lindsay, had signed an open letter to President Obama, supporting a religious exemption to his Executive Order prohibiting federal
Immigration
The Middle East is set aflame by war, genocide, and unspeakable atrocities. Millions of refugees are making their arduous way to the north and the west in the hope for safety. Hordes of them have found safe haven in Europe. Meanwhile, many Americans are succumbing to hysteria, demanding we seal
Faith
Pope Francis is the spiritual leader of 1.2 billion Catholics worldwide. There are bound to be some who don't like him. But what is of greater interest is that so many non-Catholics love him. In fact, this week's People magazine features Pope Francis on its
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